About Us

PlusExecutive Search, Consulting & Training is a boutique firm focused in C-Suite, Directors, and Executive Search, founded in Ecuador in 2012. Between 2012 and 2015, we successfully opened services for the Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, Pharmaceutical, Food & Consumer Goods, and Retail industries.

In 2018, the company expanded to Boca Ratón, Florida, as Plusheadhunters Consulting & Training LLC, which is wholly owned by Plusheadhunters Consulting & Training Cia. Ltda. Its CEO & Partner Jessica Alcivar, and Presidente Partner Rodrigo Rekalde are also members of the Board of Directors of a holding company in Ecuador.

Our management team has more than 25 years of experience in Human Resources, focusing on Talent Acquisition, and EXECUTIVE SEARCH services for executive positions in Latin America and the United States.

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What makes us different

Our Mission is to be a world-class, boutique executive search firm, specializing in executive sourcing across the Americas. We are committed to delivering a highly personalized experience, while we leverage the support of our team’s 25+ years of expertise in Human Resources, talent attraction, and executive search.

Our boutique service caters to a specific client base. Unlike larger, generalized service providers, we offer unique, customized approach, emphasizing a closer client relationship, attention to detail, and niche expertise.

We focus on high-quality, tailored solutions rather than volume or standardized offerings.

We prioritize client satisfaction and flexibility, aiming to provide an attentive, intimate experience where the service itself is as valued as the end result.

The hallmark of our service is a commitment to exclusivity, personalization, and a deep understanding of clients’ unique needs.

Our Mission

Find leaders and provide solutions, choosing talents that contribute the best to the growth and development of companies, with human talent capable of generating added value and competitive advantages.

Our Values
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Passion
  • Transparency

Our Process

Overall process in 45 – 55 days

Definition

2 days

  • Briefing with client
  • Agreement on:
    • Profile
    • Job description
    • Target companies
    • Search plan
Searching & Evaluation

28 days

  • Market research
  • Telephone screening
  • Benchmark candidates
  • Face to face interviews
  • Competency assessments
  • Reference checks
Presentation

15 days

  • Short list discussion
  • Key summary report per candidate
  • Reference checks completed & presented
  • Client meetings
Placement

2 – 5 days

  • Coordination & support interviews / hiring decision
  • Support the hiring process until a candidate is formally hired
  • 1 month follow up
  • Feedback to client & candidate
  • 12 months guarantee

Team

Jessica Alcivar

CEO & Partner

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Jessica has over 25+ years of solid HR experience in different markets such as Oil & Energy & Natural Resources, Banking & Finance, Pharmaceutical, and Retail. Today, she is our General Manager & CEO, responsible for business development and commercial relationship management for LATAM, Ecuador and the State of Florida, USA.

In the last 10 years, her experience was in the Oil&Gas, and Energy industry, realizing executive searches, C-Level for Multinationals. It realized local, regional, and international searches such as Ecuador, Brazil, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, and the U.S.

Prior to PlusExecutive Search, she held management positions as HR Director and Selection and Training Executive for several Banking and Financial companies such as Produbanco, Banco Continental, Banco Unibanco, Banco Popular, as well as Consumer Companies such as Nestlé del Ecuador and Mercantil Garzozi. All this previous experience allows him to provide solutions and advice that impact organizational performance.

She is currently studying at Saint Leo University in Florida, USA to update her Psychology B.A. degree, trained in Psychology at the University of Loja and in Commercial Engineering at the Universidad Laica Vicente Rocafuerte in Ecuador. In addition, he graduated in Strategic Management of Human Resources at Technologic de Monterrey. She has an International Certification in the Assessment Center of the Technologic de Monterrey and a certification in NLP Neurolinguistic Programming.

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Rodrigo Rekalde

President & Partner

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Rodrigo has more than 20 years of experience in Business and Human Resources with a clear focus on Consumer Goods and Services companies. I work for several multinational and local companies, selecting the personnel of the Sales Force, and supervising the commercial and administrative area.

Rodrigo is the partner and President of the boutique firm PlusExecutive Search, Consulting & Training in Ecuador and Boca Raton, Florida, in charge of the Administrative and Operations parts, as well as the role of Consulting Manager for the firm’s projects for Latam and the U.S.

In the last 8 years, his experience has been the selection of executives for the Graphics industry, Hospitality and Tourism industry, conducting searches for Senior and Management Executives in Ecuador and Galápagos. As well as managing the different selection platforms such as ATS, Social Networks, and Websites.

He worked for various sectors such as the Industrial such as the Fruit Company of Ecuador, Schering-Plough, BDF Beiersdorf at Pharmaceutical Industry, he was also in the Consumer Product industry as Zaimella of Ecuador. He had the opportunity to open 10 stores in Lima, Peru, and 55 franchises in Ecuador.

Rodrigo has studied Marketing and Advertising at the University of the Armed Forces and the Equinoctial Technological University of Ecuador, respectively.

info@plusheadhunters.com

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Our team

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From our headquarters in Quito, Ecuador, we lead a dynamic and multidisciplinary team with deep roots in Human Resources and Organizational Development. We collaborate with strategic partners across Latin America and Central America, offering high-impact consulting and executive search services.

Our specialized headhunting consultants bring expertise in C-Level research and recruitment across key industries-Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, Pharmaceuticals, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods-delivering tailored talent solutions that drive transformation and growth.

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Henry Espinel

Associate Consultant

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Henry is a Associate Consultant based in Quito, Ecuador, and Miami, Florida team. Henry leads executive search and leadership advisory in the Human Resources, Finance, compliance, and Engineering space for industries de O&G, Energy, and Insurance. Henry has deep experience leading Project Manager, Field Manager, Operations Director, and Chief Compliance Officer searches, as well as searches for senior reports such as the Human Resources Vice President, such as Regional/Divisional Manager, Finance Corporate, compensation & Benefits Director, and other position C-Suite.

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Testimonials

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"To get hired, you also need to overcome objections! Plusheadhunters’ staff has shown us that its work is excellent. Our NGO trusts in its professionalism, commitment, and good results focused on attracting and retaining the right talent for our organization"

Andrea Maldonado
Former Human Resources Officer – Heifer Project International

"We have worked with Plusheadhunters Consulting & Training searching for key positions, the service obtain was excellent, the plan of the delivery was achieved, and the quality of the candidates was excellent"

Veronica Millas
Regional HR Manager – EECOL

"I had the opportunity to work with Plusheadhunters Consulting & Training, having a wonderful experience not only on the way to managing the process but in the end results, having the candidates and profiles covered as per our needs and requirements, I strongly recommend Plusheadhunters for sourcing and screening your personnel requirements"

Juan Montalvo
Former Human Resources Manager – Schlumberger

"We have been working with Plusheadhunters Consulting & Training for more than 10 years, we have had a successful experience year after year in the different processes for our support and Field areas in the Oil & Gas lines. In the same way, in all my interactions with Jessica Alcivar, we have handled the processes with an important approach in their Headhunting services, very professional, ethical, responsive, and useful to conclude an adequate contract, always with the best follow-up in each process"

Cinthya Montoya
HRBP Manager – TECPETROL

"I highly recommend Jessica Alcivar. After restructuring at my job, Jessica supported me with empathy and professionalism. She helped me optimize my profile, clarify my career path, and stay focused on my job search. Her EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM and constant availability have been key to keeping me motivated. Jessica combines technical expertise with a human-centered approach, turning challenges into growth opportunities. If you're looking for mentorship to advance your career, don't hesitate to rearch out to her. She's an expert who makes a real difference!"

Nathali Prado
MBA, Gerente de Marketing Regional, Estrategias Digitales, CRM.

"Jessica's EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM is very helpful. First, it helps you create a solid profile on job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed. It helps you exploit your skills and teaches you how to display them effectively on your CV. It is also a program where there is constant monitoring, scheduled meetings and personalized attention. Personally, I recommend the program because it allows you to expand your borders and aim higher in the workplace."

Esteban Villena
Mechanical Engineer at Wall of Wind at FIU, Miami, Fl, USA.